Youth Court - Sentencing I

Question 1

What must a court consider when sentencing a Youth?

Answer 1

1) Principal aim of youth justice system
2) Welfare of child
3) Sentencing Act 2020
4) Overarching Guidelines

Question 2

What is the principal aim of the youth justice system?

Answer 2

Prevent offending by children and young people

Question 3

What are overarching guideline factors for the Court in sentencing Youth?

Answer 3

1) Preventing reoffending
2) Welfare and development
3) Seriousness of offence
4) Likelihood of further offences
5) Harm likely from further offending

Question 4

What is parental involvement in Youth proceedings?

Answer 4

If under 16, parent/guardian must attend proceedings

Question 5

What must the court consider in parental involvement?

Answer 5

1) Parental bind over, or
2) Parenting order

Question 6

What happens if parent breaches bind over / parenting order?

Answer 6

It constitutes a criminal offence

Question 7

When are detention and training orders available to a Youth?

Answer 7

If the youth is a persistent offender?